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Community 14 Jan 2020

Small grants support Hibiscus and Bays community

Just over $30,000 has been awarded in the first round of Hibiscus and Bays Local Board’s small grants funding.

20 Dec 2019

Mix of new faces and returning members lead local boards

Returning members and several new faces are among those elected to lead your local boards for the 2019-2022 term.

Transport 16 Dec 2019

Changes to Hobsonville Point ferry timetable

The Hobsonville Point weekday ferry timetable will undergo some minor changes from Monday in response to customer feedback.

Community 2 Dec 2019

New community forum for Hibiscus and Bays residents

Open to the public, community forums are a new addition to the local board structure for this term.

Beaches 18 Oct 2019

Temporary public health warning issued at Browns Bay

Auckland Council and Watercare have placed a temporary public health warning at Browns Bay beach.

Plans / Projects 11 Oct 2019

Safety improvements set for Oteha Valley Road

A new pedestrian crossing with traffic lights is set for Oteha Valley Road as part of several plans to improve road safety in the area.

Walkways 2 Oct 2019

Popular Paremoremo walkway reopened

The Swimming Hole Walkway in Paremoremo Scenic Reserve has been improved and reopened to the public.

Transport 16 Aug 2019

Local board funds road safety improvements in Albany

A long-awaited roading project in Albany has been given the go-ahead to proceed.

Events

07 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Albany

Have fun at Albany Village Library!

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Guided Community Ranger Walks

Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.

02 Feb 2026 - 13 Dec 2029

BrainCharge - North

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

18 Mar 2026 - 23 Dec 2026

Free tech help for older people - Albany

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device? Our friendly volunteers are a...

11 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Te Herenga Waka o Orewa Marae

Together we’ll be planting native plants to help restore the marae grounds, riverbank and awa, co...

11 Jul 2026

Raranga harakeke: A special flax weaving workshop

This hands-on Matariki workshop celebrates Tupuānuku, one of the nine whetū stars of Matariki.

27 Jun 2026 - 09 Aug 2026

Community planting days - Hibiscus Coast

Come together to help us plant native trees in local reserves.

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Hibiscus Coast Writers

Join a friendly community of local writers for inspiration, discussion, and support.